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Sports Card Lessons Podcast

Sports Card Lessons Podcast

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Whatnot Hangover & Shriner's show recap

This episode I talk about the morning after a deep whatnot run. I also recap the Greater Boston Sports Collector Club Card show at Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington MA S5E33

Nov 3, 202445 min

Current Hobby Market - Trends & Predictions

This episode I bring on Carmine @carminescards to talk about the current hobby market, trends we are seeing, and predictions for the near future in the hobby. S5E32

Oct 30, 20241h 9m

Is there enough profit to go around?

This episode I recap a weekend show, and talk about how dealers are losing site of profit and loss when re-packers show up to buy.. S5E31

Oct 28, 202436 min

The Universe responded - with a Gretzky 1/1

This episode I talk about acquiring a Gretzky 1/1 in the most unlikely places. I also talk about putting things out to the universe and the universe responding.. S5E30

Oct 23, 202421 min

Buying a PC card in a down market

This episode - Fanatics postponed, Recap 2 weekend shows, and break down a huge deal for a PC card. S5E29

Oct 20, 202434 min

Capitalizing on other people's mistakes

This episode I talk about new WNBA & Costco exclusive Donruss football releases and explaining my thoughts on selling the sealed wax now and buying the singles down the road capitalizing on other people's mistakes. S5E28

Oct 16, 202429 min

Are you surprised?

This episode I recap the 413 Card show and I look back and compare the current state of the hobby to 1 year ago and 2 years ago and find a lot of similarities. S5E27

Oct 13, 202431 min

Acquiring other people’s collections

This episode I talk about purchasing a WNBA lot and what happens to your collection when you die.. S5E26

Oct 9, 202423 min

Are we teaching bad hobby habits?

This episode I talk about what I consider bad negotiating skills in the hobby, and ask should we be setting better examples.. S5E25

Oct 6, 202430 min

Priced out of the hobby?

This episode I talk about G.O.A.T.S being bought up at card shows and most people being priced out of those cards as well as Caitlin Clark cards. S5E24

Oct 2, 202427 min

East Coast Collectible Convention Recap

This episode I bring on friend of the show Jordan @zipscards to recap the EC3con show at Mohegan Sun Casino. I give the dealer POV and Jordan gives the attendee POV. S5E23

Sep 29, 202450 min

Going viral in the hobby

This episode I bring on Kevin @dacaptain37 to talk about going viral twice this summer in the hobby. He talks about both experience's and his thoughts on The National & Fanatics Fest moving forward. S5E22

Sep 26, 20241h 9m

Too many card shows?

This episode I talk about card shows starting to get diluted because of just too many shows. I also share my pickups from the weekend S5E21

Sep 23, 202424 min

Buying & Selling - percentages and comps

This episode I talk about not all cards are equal when it comes to comps and percentages.. I also share pickups, PSA order return, & 1st Veriswap deal. S5E20

Sep 19, 202433 min

First time setting up at a card show

This 2 part before and after episode I bring on Jonathan @HomersSportsCards to recap the Northeast Sports Card Expo and his experience setting up as a dealer. S5E19

Sep 16, 20241h 7m

Hobby Talk with Tim @slabstrong

This episode I bring on friend of the show Tim @slabstrong to talk about his hobby journey, what he's doing today, and his views on the current state of the hobby. S5E18

Sep 12, 20241h 4m

It's more than money

This episode I talk about hobby relationships and the hobby not being all about the money. I also recap the Causway show in Boston at TD Garden and share my pick ups.. S5E17

Sep 8, 202434 min

Scared the hobby market will crash? Or just diversifying?

This episode I talk about people selling off big cards under comps and pose the question are they scared or just diversifying their money? I also recap the Dedham MA Monday holiday show with pick ups. S5E16

Sep 4, 202443 min

Bad hobby decisions

This episode I talk about people leaving the hobby and referencing hobby burnout when more likely it's just bad hobby decisions.. I also talk about the hobby being a marathon and not a sprint.. S5E15

Aug 29, 202431 min

Percentages are rising and cards are falling

This episode I talk about finding it harder and harder to find inventory and when I do the buying and selling percentages are rising and the card prices are falling.. S5E14

Aug 26, 202435 min

Who's your buy?

This episode I compare top 5 talented QB's vs. top 10 fantasy QB's to actual card values. And ask the question.. who are you buying? Who's your dark horse? Who's your quick flip? S5E13

Aug 21, 202438 min

Did I make the right decision?

This episode I recap this weekend show setting up at The Fishtown Card Show and also all the reports I received from Fanatics Fest & East Coast National. I could have setup at any of the 3 shows this weekend.. Did I make the right decision? S5E12

Aug 19, 202439 min

I purchased a massive non-sport card collection

This episode I talk about purchasing a non sport card collection, I also talk about getting ready for the Fishtown show this weekend. S5E11

Aug 14, 202426 min

Promoting a card show & What it takes to be successful

This episode I bring on friend of the show Scott Dimay @ec3con To talk about promoting card shows, and what it takes to be Successful. S5E10

Aug 7, 20241h 3m

Selling all my cards

This episode I talk about why I'm selling off all my inventory and what my goal is moving forward as a dealer. I also recap a weekend show with pickups S5E9

Aug 5, 202436 min

The 2024 National Recap

This episode is the final recap for the 2024 National in Cleveland. The good - The Bad - Lessons learned - Regrets - Looking ahead to Chicago 2025 - Pick ups S5E8

Aug 1, 202446 min

The 2024 National Day 3 & 4

This episode I recap day 3 & 4 of The 2024 National in Cleveland S5E7

Jul 30, 202421 min

The National Day 2

This episode I recap 2024 National day 2 & half of day 3. S5E6

Jul 26, 202426 min

The National day 1

This episode I recap day 1 of The 2024 National in Cleveland. S5E5

Jul 25, 202420 min

His hobby passion project

This episode I do a weekend show recap and share my pickups. Interview with Scott @wcocards his passion project started as an idea 1 year ago with an idea of need in the hobby. 1 Year later The SoCo Expo will debut it's first show free to any who wants to attend S5E4

Jul 22, 202445 min

Top 10 tips for The National

This episode I talk about getting ready for The National. My Top 10 tips & cards I'm looking to buy... S5E3

Jul 18, 202437 min

Spotting hobby glitches

This episode I talk about getting ready for Cleveland and spotting a hobby glitch in current football card prices.. S5E2

Jul 15, 202433 min

Looking forward to The National

This episode I bring on Dave Schwartz @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards to talk about The National and The Shallow End Podcast. S5E1

Jul 10, 20241h 2m

Lessons Learned

This episode I talk about lessons learned in the hobby - I also call out Panini one more time this season!! S4E50

Jul 3, 202434 min

Hobby Circles - buying & Selling to other dealers

This episode I discuss buying and selling to other dealers. I recap 2 weekend shows & share my pickups S4E49

Jun 30, 202439 min

Keeping up with the hobby - with Joe @premiersportsri

This episode I bring on my good friend Joe @premiersportsri To talk about his lane in the hobby and how he's been adapting to the changes in the hobby over the years. S4E48

Jun 27, 202451 min

Selling Old School - Chantilly Recap

This episode I recap the Chantilly show and selling cards to people who actually care about the cards and not just the comps and selling percentages S4E47

Jun 23, 202440 min

Trading up to PSA 10's

This episode I talk about trading up to PSA 10's , I recap the weekend shows, and address a listener comments.. S4E46

Jun 17, 202439 min

What's the end game?

This episode I talk about getting the news I lost my table space at the National this year and not understanding why they are enforcing table rules this year and the effect it's had on so many people. S4E45

Jun 12, 202429 min

EC3 - Mohegan Sun Card Show Recap & Pickups

This episode I recap My weekend at the EC3 Mohegan Sun Card show. A Wemby Kaboom & a 14 year old making 100K on WhatNot S4E44

Jun 10, 202437 min

Is it football season yet?

This episode I talk about getting ready for the ec3con at Mohegan Sun and questioning is it too early to be loading my cases up with football cards. S4E43

Jun 5, 202425 min

Dealing with friends When it comes to Cards & Money

This episode I ask how do you make deals with friends in the hobby when it comes to cards and money? I also talk about attending 2 shows and share my pickups

Jun 3, 202433 min

Breaker to Repacker with Nik @goldsealcards

This episode I talk with Nik @goldsealcards, we talk about his hobby journey from breaker to repacker and he gives us a look behind the curtain of his repacking business. S4E41

May 30, 20241h 18m

Buying formula for sports cards

This episode I break down buying a card with no current comps. I question the buying formula, and wonder what would happen if eBay stopped sharing recent sales. S4E40

May 26, 202429 min

QB Pricing - Who's a buy right now

This episode I break down QB pricing and talk about who is a buy right now and why. S4E39

May 22, 202423 min

Kabooms over comps - Fenway Card Show Recap

This episode I talk about selling Kabooms over comps and recap the Fenway Card Show S4E38

May 20, 202449 min

NSCC & The rising cost of table space

This episode I talk about the new rules and consequences for selling booth & table space at The National. I also talk about the rising cost of tables at smaller shows. S4E37

May 15, 202432 min

The Hobby Math is wrong!!

This episode I talk about the hobby math that doesn't add up, I also talk about 2 shows I attended over the weekend and share pickups.. S4E36

May 13, 202435 min

State Of The Hobby - Soccer & The SoCo Expo

This episode I bring on Anthony @sacccards to talk about the Soccer card market and the SoCo Expo S4E35

May 9, 202449 min

Big Card Pickups - North East Card Expo

This episode I talk about 2 big card pickups and recap the North East Card Expo at Chelsea Piers in Stanford CT. S4E34

May 6, 202436 min